 Students in Ms. Fitzpztrick's fourth grade class work on coding projects during a technology lesson. Coding helps students practice critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Upcoming Events
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Thursday, December 5 - Make-up Picture Day
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Thursday, December 12, 5:00-7:00 p.m. - PTA Family Market Night
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December 23 - January 3 - Winter Break
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January 20, 2020 - No School
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Thursday, January 30, 2020 - Mark your calendar for Curriculum Night from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Snow date February 6.
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Positivity Project: Kindness
You are generous to others and you are never too busy to help out. You enjoy doing good deeds for other people.
Kindness has been a foundation of moral and spiritual life across cultures and religions throughout history. This character strength is grounded in the belief of a common humanity in which others are worthy of care, attention, affection, and compassion. Aristotle defined kindness as, ”helpfulness towards someone in need, not in return for anything, nor for the advantage of the helper himself, but for that of the person helped.”
Kind people think about the needs and feelings of other people, and then act to help those people. Kind people are selfless. That is why a true act of kindness is distinct from helping another person in order to simply gain something for yourself. An individual with the strength of kindness helps others because it’s the right thing to do, not because they expect any reciprocal treatment or gain in reputation.
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Picture Retake Day
Picture Retakes are scheduled for Thursday, December 5. A flyer with an order form is going home today. It is for new students and students absent on Picture Day. If students want a retake, they must bring the picture taken.
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Winter Vacation
School will be closed from Mon day, December 23, 2019 through Friday, January 3, 2020. The main office will be closed during this time. Enjoy this time with your family. We will see you on Monday, January 6, 2020.
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Dress for the Weather
The weather this time of year can be unpredictable, with temperatures sometimes changing quickly throughout the day. Dressing in layers is often helpful. Please make sure your students are coming to school with coats, hats and gloves, if appropriate, as they still go outside for recess whenever possible.
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Advanced Academic Programs Screening Procedures
The screening of elementary and middle school students for eligibility in Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) may be ongoing throughout the year for Levels II-III and has specific deadlines for Level IV. Notice 2401, Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Testing, Screening, and Identification for Elementary and Middle School Students 2019-20, provides a detailed timeline for the AAP screening processes.
Additional details can be found on the FCPS website, including overview of services K-12, referral forms and surveys, and screening procedures.
This year’s Level IV parent referral deadline is January 9, 2020.
Make Plans for Inclement Weather
When Fairfax County Public Schools have a schedule change (closing or delay) due to inclement weather or other emergencies, the information is communicated as soon as the decision is made in these ways:
- Posted on fcps.edu.
- Posted to the FCPS Twitter and Facebook
- Email and text messages sent to parents and employees.
- Email sent to News You Choose subscribers of Delayed Openings and School Closings.
- Posted on FCPS cable Channel 21 (Cox Communications, Reston Comcast, and Verizon cable customers only).
- Area radio and television stations.
- REMEMBER, Weyanoke is a Fairfax County Public School.
Parents are urged to make arrangements now for the care of their children when schedule changes are made (and to provide for the rare situation when it is necessary to close an individual school because of a power failure or other circumstances). Children should know where to go or what to do if a parent will not be at home.
Regular School Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:35 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.
Two Hour Late Opening
Monday – Friday, 10:35 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.
When the decision is made that schools will open two hours late, the announcement will be made by 5:00 a.m. Breakfast will be cancelled. SACC centers will open at 8:00 a.m. Buses will pick up all children two hours later than regular pick up time.
Two Hour Early Closing
Monday – Friday, 8:35 a.m. – 1:20 p.m.
Buses will drop off all children two hours earlier than regular time. Afternoon or evening after school activities might be cancelled. The announcement will be made by 10:30 a.m. SACC centers will stay open until 6:15 p.m. SACC administration requests parents make every effort to pick up children earlier, if possible.
In Case You Missed It: 2020-21 School Year Calendar Announced
In case you missed it over the summer, the 2020-21 school year calendar has been announced. For planning purposes, notable dates include: First day of school - Tuesday, August 25, 2020; Labor Day Break - September 4-7, 2020; Thanksgiving Break - November 25-27, 2020; Winter Break - December 21, 2020-January 1, 2021; Spring Break – March 29, 2021- April 2, 2021 (Note: Monday, April 5, 2021, is a teacher workday and a holiday for students); Last day of school for students - Friday, June 11, 2021. See the complete 2020-21 school year calendar.
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Bring your ID!
Please don't forget to present your Photo ID when checking your student out of school! You will also need your ID when visiting the school. Thanks for your cooperation!
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Weyanoke After School Sports
Online Registration:
- www.otathletics.com
- Select your location
- Select After School Program
- Select your school
Fast Break Basketball
- Wednesdays
- Start Date: 1/29
- End Date: 3/18
- Grades: K-2 & 3-6
- Times: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
- Cost: $80
3-2-1…Swish! Join us for Fast Break Basketball where we’ll “cross-over” be-tween GAME PLAY and skills stations.The games within the game are where we will expose players to HOOPS skills like dribbling, passing, shooting, re-bounding, and defense. Test your abilities having fun scrimmaging or playing games like Dribble Scribble, King of the Court, Hot Shot Shooting, Knock Out,and MORE! Be ready to take that last second shot, make that extra pass, and block that go ahead basket while learning the fundamentals of Basketball and the concepts of team work.
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Scripps Annual Spelling Bee
Weyanoke PTA presents the Scripps Annual Spelling Bee
- 2nd-5th grades
- Thursday, February 27
- Weyanoke Cafeteria
- 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Please fill out and return the form from this week's Wednesday folder by December 13. A study list will be sent home with your child. Please encourage your child(ren) to review the list over the winter break.
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